The source of the break was found Monday, repairs were done Tuesday, and the Frederick water tower was filled and checks done Wednesday, but some county residents could experience disruption of service throughout the day.
It also took time Wednesday to get pressures back up before residents had running water again. Air bubbles in the water lines could cause some problems today, but fire hydrants are being opened to try and vent the air.
The next step for officials is to get water to Manitou, then to Grandfield, Tipton, Davidson, Randlett and Devol. Most of the communities affected have had access to well water during the crisis, and groups such as the Salvation Army have brought in bottled water and tankers full of water.
It has been suggested that people affected by the water outage continue to boil their water for another couple of days until it can be chemically tested by the Department of Environmental Quality. It is still a relief for residents just to be able take a shower and do laundry again.
The cost of repairing the break is going to be high due to overtime pay, equipment and having to hire a dirt contractor, but an exact amount has not yet been calculated. A water project that has been set to start in January will add extra water storage capacity as well as backup generators that should help with such emergencies in the future.
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